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BILOXI UPPER ELEMENTARY

1424 Father Ryan Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39530BILOXI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0506Non-Charter
800
Students
Total enrolled
$15,502
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
8% vs nat'l
12.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
21% vs nat'l
Large public school
Serves 800 students in grades 05–06 in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,502 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
12.1 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

BILOXI UPPER ELEMENTARY is a large middle in Biloxi, Mississippi, serving grades 05–06 with 800 students. The district invests $15,502 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at BILOXI UPPER ELEMENTARY

800
Total Students
12.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
66
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0506) are served by this school
Gender Distribution445 male · 355 female
56%
44%
Male 56%Female 44%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 797 students
Student Composition
40%
16%
33%
Asian4%
White40%
Hispanic / Latino16%
Black33%
Multiracial7%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 280063001478

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,502Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,502
State avg
$14,449
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,821
Student Support$2,945
Administration$1,860
Operations$2,325
Other$1,550
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,502 spent per student, an estimated $6,867 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
32%
38%
State government
31.8%
Local (property tax)
37.7%
Federal programs
30.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 06
Location
CountyHarrison County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (228)432-3700
NCES ID: 280063001478
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Biloxi seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
1424 Father Ryan Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39530
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.